Simon Presswell is the CEO of Dods Group PLC, having joined the company on the 9th July of this year. The company is UK-based and is specialised in intelligence, media, events and training. Simon spoke with us at CEO Today about the history of his role, his goals and motivations, and the Dods’ approach to […]
For many organisations, the departure of a high-profile leader can leave a void which is difficult to fill. However, on Monday this week, Jack Ma gave the world a full year’s notice of his departure from Alibaba and detailed a solid succession plan. What can the rest of us learn from his attitude and his approach, asks […]
Consumer habits have changed, they aren’t as loyal as they once were. They now have more choice and companies are more competitive when it comes to price and product selection. So, how can brands encourage their customers to be loyal to them and encourage them not to go elsewhere? QUIZ, retailers of party dresses, tell […]
A study recently released by Scottish Friendly reveals that many British savers are suffering from a chronic case of ‘investophobia.’ The survey of 2,000 UK savers by one of the country’s largest financial mutuals reveals that many people remain reluctant to invest their money. This is despite a combination of inflation and rock bottom rates […]
Business plans – like all plans – can go awry when events beyond the control of the business owner disrupt the everyday routine. Such disruptions could be because of a dip in the economy, a natural disaster that creates havoc, a shift in the public’s buying habits, or new technology that can do what you […]
Employee retention is a serious problem for many companies worldwide. Providing an ideal workplace for each individual is difficult, but a comfortable space to come to work everyday, and enjoy it, starts with inclusivity. Below Betty Ng, Co-Author of ‘PO-LING POWER: Propelling Yourself and Others to Succes’s, and Founder & CEO of Inspiring Diversity, LLC, […]
Anyone who has undertaken an intranet migration will know they are not always simple and can be fraught with issues from the logistics of transferring all historical content, to retraining and gaining employee engagement. It’s why businesses are often reluctant to undertake data migration unless absolutely necessary. However, ignoring the potential benefits can leave your […]
It would be a mistake to assume that China is a straightforward or easy market to enter simply because of its huge population of 1.3 billion. But it’s not actually as simple as that. Below CEO Today benefits from expert insight from Dr. Johnny Hon, Chairman of The Global Group, on penetrating Chinese markets. The […]
In an increasingly fast-paced and competitive business landscape, evolution is a key differentiator between brands that thrive and those that fall behind. So how do you drive growth and change for your brand? Here Simon Prince, Marketing Director at Powwownow, provides expert insight into the three key steps ahead. As sectors evolve and companies’ offerings […]
Homes have arguments and laughter, competition and teamwork, but love and care is usually at the foundation. Having a family-run business is similar, except not everyone is your family and there’s serious work to be done. Here CEO Today hears from Guy Perry, Managing Director at A Perry & Co., on family business growth and […]
Like businesses in every industry, technology-based companies are constantly subject to change. If anything, because of the very nature of their business, tech companies face changes that are more frequent, more rapid and often more dramatic. Below Geir Bryn-Jensen, CEO at Nevion, discusses the essentials of R&D and the differentiation between the R and the […]
Pony Ma is one of the richest people on the planet. He created Tencent, China's tech colossus and one of the ten largest companies in the world. But few signs in his early years suggest that he would become such a success.
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